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Chapter 3 The Concept of Aesthetics

Chapter 3 The Concept of Aesthetics. Aesthetics and the Quality of Learning Benefits of Aesthetic Sensitivity Aesthetic Experiences. Benefits of Aesthetic Sensitivity. Children learn taste and preference Encourages the creative process Develops sensitivity to problems

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Chapter 3 The Concept of Aesthetics

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  1. Chapter 3The Concept of Aesthetics Aesthetics and the Quality of Learning Benefits of Aesthetic Sensitivity Aesthetic Experiences

  2. Benefits of Aesthetic Sensitivity Children learn taste and preference Encourages the creative process Develops sensitivity to problems Develops insight into one’s world Children learn to be curious and surprised Children learn independence and tolerance

  3. Aesthetics and the Quality of Learning Aesthetics—joining thinking and feeling Everyone has an aesthetic sense Aesthetics enhances learning Sensory awareness Appreciation for artistic elements Focus on variations and contrasts

  4. Aesthetic Experiences Appreciation of art and beauty Art appreciation Seeing with the mind Sharing opinions and ideas

  5. Language of Art Basic Art Elements Line Shape/form Color Space Pattern Texture

  6. Design Concepts Repetition and rhythm Balance Unity

  7. Chapter 4Promoting Aesthetic Experiences Looking and Seeing Sensing, Feeling, and Imagining Finding and Organizing Aesthetic Materials Aesthetic Use of Materials Guidance in Using Aesthetic Materials The World Wide Web and Older Children’s Aesthetic Experiences

  8. Looking and Seeing Children look in many different ways: Touching, patting, poking, picking For what they need For what is stimulating Experienced by many senses Can interact with it Is interesting Activity is well paced Promise to be rewarding

  9. Sensing, Feeling, and Imagining Three basic types: Contact with the world outside the person What people feel within Fantasy Dreams, memories, images, and guesses

  10. Finding and Organizing Aesthetic Materials Three resources Beautiful junk Hardware store Children

  11. Aesthetic Use of Materials Process versus product Opportunity to find materials Opportunity to experiment with materials Limit number of materials Fewer number for younger children

  12. Kid Culture Broad range of media Contemporary children’s world Powerful imagery Replication in children’s artwork Impact on children’s thinking

  13. Guidance in Using Aesthetic Materials Ask questions Avoid ready-made models Children select materials to use Encourage hunting for materials Encourage use of many senses Encourage use of basic art concepts Line, rhythm, and contrast

  14. The World Wide Web and Older Children’s Aesthetic Experiences Two types of virtual art museums: Extensions of brick-and-mortar On-line only museums Internet assignments Encourage exploration Information gathering Critical thinking

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